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SUPREME COURT.

CLAIMS BY INDIAN WATCHMEN.

CAN AN INFANT BE SUED? Before Mr. Justice F. A. Haze- land, Acting Puisnio Judgo, at the Court of Summary Jurisdiction on Saturday, Shudda Singh and Huruam Singh, watelimon, sued A. F. Baptista to recover the suns of $380 and $180, respectively, duo undor promissory notes dated the 8th December, 1910, and the 19th November, 1910. Mr. M. Reador Harris, of Mossrs. Wilkin son and Grist, appeared for both the plaintiffe, while the defendant was represented by Mr. A. G, Jackson, of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Mastof.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY, MAY 12 1011

That's the usual practice when A POINT IN LICENSING a person stands guarantor?—Yes.

Now you signed this document promising to pay $35 a month and. only ten days before you had sign- od one for $20 a month, making $55 a month. Why did you do that?-Decause I knew Rosario was drawing 685 a month from the Dutch Bank,

How old are you?-Ninotoon. How do you know ?---Because I was born in 1891,

How do you know I heard from my mother,

So it's morely honreny ?--Yos. His Lordship at this stage aid he did not know what the practico was regarding the question of infancy.**

Mr. Harris-It must be strictly proved by callingoither the father or mother.

His Lordship (To the defend

1.

The first plaintiff was called in- to the box fl proved his claim.

Mr. Jackson-How much didnt)-How do you know you aro you lond?

Witnose-$380.

You ask us to believe that thint

amount does not include interest? -No, it does not. Thoro way verbal ngroomont for interest at per cont. per month,

Did the dofondant sigu tho do- cument as guarantor?—He said "Rosario is my friend and I want to stand guarantor to him."

Where was the document signed-Outside the gate of the

tram station.

"

Did Rosario pay you any in Lorost ?—No.

Rosario ?-No.

Mr. Hurris said his friend evidently intended to plead in Innoy. He did not know whether his Lordship would be against him or not on that point..

Mr. Harris-No, I'm not Defondant said he was omploy ed in Messrs. Visira and Company and drow a salary of $35 a month. Ho lived with his futhor and paid him $25 a month for board. The balance of $10 wont to pay for his clothes. He was 13 years old. He signed the document at the door of H. Price and Company, Only $200 was handed to him.

His Lordship-And you signed $3807--Yes.

LAW

POLICE PROSECUTION

FAILS.

Mr. E. R. Hallifax gavo auintor esting decision, Saturdaymorning, at the Magistracy, on a point of licensing law, raised by Mr. Reader Harris on Tuesday. The case concerned a charge, brought against David Frolunan, licensee! of The Land we Live In," of allowing a woman to serve in his bar on the 23rd alt.

Defendant pleaded not guilty and police evidence was given showing that a watch had beon

THE CANTON REVOLT.

W

CANTON NEWS.

THE PRINTERS' GUILD.

REVOLUTIONARIES SEIZE TRAIN NEAR BRITISH TERRITORY.

The printers guild of Hong- kong is composed entirely of Chinese, embracing nearly all the

Information reached us this printersand compositors in Hong-morning that gangs of revolu- konge

tionaries forced drivers, stokers,

It would be not only premature [Tax "TAL2SBAPH "" CORBRIPONDENT, but foolish to congratulate our

"BIG DISCOVERY OF selves and tho Kwangtung author- ditios on the "blanketing... of the

BOMBS. Cauton revolt, despite the fact After tlio accident to tho official that from various parts of the at the Military Training Depart The guild is abent to form sto., on one of the engines, used for province comes the information that "All is quiet." A careful ment, the Canton officials thought itself into a Company, and will construction work, on the Chinoso issue to its members'shares at $5 section of the Canton-Kowloon study of the numerous tolegrums it dangerous to aloro two large each. They will, us soon us railway, to continue running nud nows items which the Telo baskets of bombs, which had been suflicient money can be raised, between Samoliun and Pingly. graph has been enabled to put discovered, and thonghit the best establish themselves in the They were armed, and pointed before its rouders will sug- gest to most persous conver way of disposing them was to printing, and bookbinding busi- their revolvers at the men on sant, with the characteristics of dump them into the river. Two Less, purchasing their machinery board the engine. #Chinese rebellion that the men were engaged to carry these and type from Japan.

There will be twenty-four present quietude is that of the dangerous explosives to Pak Nger numes on the Board of Directors, veyance of men, arms and aminu- cahu before the storm. We are Tam, under an escort of soldiers. or Committee as they will style nition, and it is rumoured that a in a position to say that not only the Canton officials but also the As the party woro on the way, the themselves. The company will be big force is concentrating at Shok- oficials of this Colony are far from pedestrians wore greatly al-run by the mombors of this satisfied that the robellion has armed at the sight of such a big Committee, who will, at short The engineer in charge, Mr. Moore, is now staying at Taipo.; intervals, retire in rotation to give

All the Europeans, who were on this section beyond Lowu, and govern the body.

wore ordered to Hook Bieltor on British territory some days ago, and some are now in Hongkong,

19 P-I saw it on my birth corti-kept on his house on the evening' been scotched; that it is, in fact, quantity of bomba, On arrival place to othors, anxious to stop in:

fiente..

Mr. Harris-So you only know it from what you have seen of it? His Lordship-But the birth certificato is conclusive evidence

Mr. Harris-Evory defence unust be proved.

His Lordship (To dofondant)- Can you produce the certificate? -1 dink I can.

You think you can! Is it at home?--I think so

of the day in question. During a period of 1.1-4 hours, according to the police, a woman played the piano, and servod a British Bailer, an American sailor, and a

civilian.

Mr. Harris called no witnesses, but raised a point of law. The position of the defendant, he said, was that he held a licence in longkong for the sale of liquors. That had been granted to him under the ordinance of 1998 as amended in 1900. It was grant hor?ed for the payment of certain fees

residents of

they

at Pak Ngor Tam, were deposited in the river one

ono.

THE VICEROY'S PRECAU-

TIONS.

A member out of work will be paid lilf wages during the period of his idleness, or will be given employment by the company,

Trucks were commandeered and these wore utilized for the con-

lung.

Some interesting developments are expected daily,

..:

This noiy vonture it is hoped. will so strengthen the hands of Since the above information the guild that they will be able to was received a "Tolograph" re- dictate terms to all employers, presentative has made inquiries of other than Chinoso, and oven to European rofugous now resident Chinese who are not interested in in Hongkong. Many came in a their guild.

few days ago, for trouble had boën, anticipated for some time...

This is a free advertiseinent,

CRICKET.

An interport preotice match was played Saturday, when Mr. Elborough's team and Mr. Han- cook'a team were in opposition, Botli sidos were strongly repre- sented, the following "being" the

teams:

They had been warned, and hind not failed to take advantage of the warning. There has been little semblance of order, we were informed, for some time in this wild district, which is just a few miles beyond the British frontier.

COMMERCIAL COMMIS-

SIONER HERE.

moro prognunt an entity than it was a few hours after the pronta ture outbreak in the City of Rams. As we said in this column on Wod-by nesday, we regard the outbrook asa useless attempt to upset exist- ing conditions; but its inability to

During the Viceroy's stay, in accomplish its object does not in the least detract from its capacity the Military Training Department, for harm. The newsoftheoutbreak His Excellency has found that which the "Tolograph" luas there are a superfluous number of published has beon most carefully underlings employed in the de- sifted with a view to avoiding any partment, and was very annoyed When did you last see it?-Five

thing like sensationalism; nevor- years ago (Laughter).

theloan wo cannot close our eyes at the behaviour of some of them. Did you ask your mother? Yes.

to the fact that if the overwhelm Yesterday His. Excelloney distri- None whatovor ?-No.

When did you last ask

ing forces of the Imporial butod a number of rosettes with Did you know the age of the Within a day or two?-No. and under specific conditions. It Government have imposed posCÙ, defendant 7-No.

Later, it transpired that defen- was a contract between the gover, somi-poace, on Canton; the the Viceroy's seal inscribed on dant's father was employed in ernment and his client, whereby propaganda, in its most active them, and bearing the numos and Mossrs. Johnson, Stokes and Mas-so long as he fulfilled the condi- form, of the revolutionaries is numbers of those who received ter's oflico. Mr. Jackson urged tions ho should have power to carry spreading to the more northern them. He also instructed the the father's evidence was admis on the business of a publican. The const towns. Fully realising braves, stationed in Koon Yam sible.

ordinance of 1011 land boon pass what a general rising would Shan and Loung Wong Tem- Ilis Lordship-I'm afraid Iod in which additional condi- mean to South China, wo are His Lordship don't know, cannot accept the father is stations, which had not been set constrained to give it as our plo, and also his own-body Mr. Hancock's teum :-It. Han- He may be 100. It's a question | mont.

out in the original licence, opinionthat both Kwangtang and guards to exchange vorbal cock, U. Hancock, Lt. Col. Hamil- Mr. Lovett M Wood, who ar whether you are propared to

Mr. Jackson dealt with the had been imposed. His client Fukion are riddled with anti-signale every night. This is a pre-ton. Cupt, G. E. Garnott, C. T. rived in Hongkong on board the adunit his age?

question of infancy. Tho Ordin- under the licones had the vosted dynastic feelings and that these caution againstanarchists passing Hose, R. J. Saunders, Capt. Clap-America Maru, which rendered ance provided that no person right to carry on his business for are more than likely to spread to as braves and members of his liom, R.A., II. R. Makin, A. A. assistance to the wrecked Asia, is should be precluded from suing a whole your undor certain con-adjoining provinces, We have body-guard..

Claxton, A. R. Lowe, A. R. Suther-visiting various places in the or being sued by reason of his ditions, and there was no power takon Bome. pains to ur-

MORE GUN RUNNING..

land, H. R. Phelipa.. not having attained the age in the legislature to imposo other rive at the opinions of the

Oriont in search of commercial Mr. Elborough's team:-A. O. information on behalf of tho of 21 years. That Ordinanco conditions unloss it was provided loading Chinese

The Canton Custsins has hand-R. Elborough, T. E. Pearce, G. A. United States Government... applied to Summary Jurisdiction that the ordinance was retrospec Hongkong, and these confirm used over a prisoner, who was guilty Cooke, R.N., Rov. S. W. Payne, I. He first intends to visit Japan, in cartain instances. It was en- tivo and the ordinance of 1011 in our belief that the revolt is far of emuggling guns and bullets E. O. Bird, Capt. G. H. Addison, Formosu, Manchuria, Calcutta, tirely a matter of procedure. was not. Ho submitted that un-from having been extinguished into Canton by one of the long-R.E., Lt. Bagnall, R.A., D.E. Don Bombay, and returns to America His Lordship-How does it der the existing licenco a mun Our own lelograms give nows of kong and Canton steamore, to the nelly, Lt, Williams, A.S.C., Corpl. via England. His trip, be ex affect procedure?

luid ovory right to employ wo-disturbances over wide areas and Na Hoi Magistracy, for punish- Dempsey, K.O.Y.L.I. Corpl. pects, will occupy one your. Because in summary jurisdic-man in the bar up to November in other ways suggest that the mont. At the trial, the prisoner Taverner. Mr. Huncook's side oc- Mr. Wood has had several in tion the question of infancy comes 31st next despite the ordinance of smouldering anti-Manchu propa- declared that the contraband had cupied the crease first.

torosting interviews, he says, with been smuggled by another pas- 1911. It was an important rightganda is ready to flame forth at any You mean he must have a that a ma should have a woman moment between here and Amoy removed to the Nam Hoi prison wicket. Scoring, however, open-business houses. Last night he The game was played under leading Chinese merchants and songer. The prisoner has been ideal conditions on a very good has visited several American guardian and so on?--Yas. on the place, though she may not and even farther north.

Simply a matter of procedure? be a barmaid, to look after tho

Although we belive that it pending the institution of an ex-ed very slowly and Lieut-Col. had the pleasure of visiting the -Усы.

Chinoso, etc. Finally, if his client would be foolish to be optimistic quiry into the case.

Hamilton was the first wicket to St. John Lodge of Freemasons, In conclusion, Mr. Jackson sub-were to be proceeded against, it over the present situation, wo THE FAITHFUL REWARDED all, he being noatly caught by Twlion three degrees were con- mitted that tho mero statement must be under the ordinance, un- have learned from it at least one As already reported in our E. Peareo off Corp!. Tavernor's ferred. of the defendant was sufficient dor which the licence had been satisfactory fact. The Kwang-columns, Prefect Li Cheung Shun, bowling for a total of 2.

Mr. Wood, who was first con-- for the purposes of that caso.

granted, and not under ons pass-tung Government has shown it- director of the finance department, Capt. Clapham, whooponed with neoted with the Canadian Lodge, His Lordship (to Mr. Harris)- od since.

self capable and courageous in was shot on theeventfulnightofthe Lt. Col. Hamilton, made a stand he being Canadian born, had the Mr. Jackson is prepared to rost

handling the rebellion, and if it Canton outbreak. The other off to commence with, but received honour, three years ago of re his caso there.

has not, as we believe, entirely succinls, employed in the same depart little support from A. A. Claxton,ceiving the degree, of Knight ceeded in destroying it, the failure ment, have now requested the Pro- who was caught after making the Commander in the Scottish flito but must be simply explained Viceroy to allow the deceased's board then reading 20. 2. 2. the chairs of the Blue Lodge and. must not be put to its account, vincial Treasurer to ask the Canton same score as his predecessor, the Lodge, and he has been through by the fact that the south is family some gratuity. The Viceroy However be was ably socoaded 28 years ago was Past Master, rotten with rebellion. That has given the deceased's family Tls by G. T. Hose, and together the strong hand of the 100, and, at the same time, ins- they carried the score to 48, authorities has been felt by tracted the Provincial Treasurer before he succumbed to the the revolutionarios is clearly to find out the number of om-first ball of Donnolly, who soon proved by the threats against ployees attached to the variousoffi- Admiral Li, who from the first cial departments who have been has done hia Emperor yeoman wounded while on duty. The service. He has inspired respect Viceroy instructed the Provincial and four among his opponents, and Treasurer to allow them $10 each not only for his own sake, but for medical treatment. also for the sake of peace, wo trust he will escape the dangers which surround him. He is too good a man to be lost at this ritical juncture, for although we believe that the revolution is a flash in the pan it would be foolish to suppose that it does not contain the gorins of a rising that would shako China from the Great Wall to the southernmost corner of Kwangtung...

Mr. Jackson-Was the money handed direct to you? In your hand?-You.

Was Itosario present?—Yes.' What did you do with tho money?-1 han! I to Rosario, In the plaintll's prosenca?

You:

What was the first intimation you had of this loan?losario spoke to me about it. He came to me several timos and naked mej to stand guarantor to him.

His Lordship Did you notice the wording of the document "We promise to pay on demand jointly and severally"?-Yos, I wrote it out. Rosario dictated to

ín.

Mr. Hallifax adjourned the ease till this morning, when he gave his decision.

is quite good, Mr. Harris. I must Ho said "I think the point dischargo the defendant."

LAWN TENNIS.

Mr. Harris in reply said that the point had already been decid- od by the Full Court. The object of the Ordinance was quito clear. it applied to cases where there wore trifling amounts not excood- ing the sum of $1,000, His friend was trying to stultify the Was this the first time you Ordinanco. The Ordinance stated signed a promissory note that "No person shall be preclud can't remember. I think I sign-od from suing or being sued by reason of his not having attained the age of 21 years," etc. His friend contended that those por-resulted as follows: sons could be, exempted.

mo.

ed once before.

His Lordship--You'say this was not your first experience. When did you sign a promissory note before 7-In September for $100.

Has that been paid off --Yos. Mr. Harris-Was the $100 handed to you?-I received $20.

His Lordship-Was $100 ac- tually paid There were four of us and wo each got $20.

You borrowód $807-Yon. Mr. Harris-Then if that is so, why did you sign for $380 when you received $200 only in this caso as you say?—That's the usual practice.

His Lordship reserved, his de- cision.

MONEY in the COLONY.

Returns of the average amount

Further games of tonnis were played on the Cricket ground in connection with the Hongkong Cricket Club tournament, and

Event "A" Clumpionship. Lieut. Day, K.O.Y.L.L., beat S. E. Green, 6-4; 6~2; 6—2. A. Clas

Event "B" Single Handicap

บ

P. H. Klimanok (owes 30.4) beat It. J. Saunders (owos 30),

of bank notes in circulation and of 7-0;6-3;6- spocis in reserve, in Hongkong, All final matches must be com- during tho month ended 30th ploted on or before Friday, 12th April, 1911, as certified by the May, managers of the respective Banks:

Banks.

What you say now doesn't quite agree with what you said a fow moments before. You ought to Charterod have signed for $155 at that) Bank of rate. I took $100 and signed for India, $150,

Australin

Average Specie Amount, in Reserve.

$.

$

Then what said about bor-&China,.. 5,624,330 4,000,000

you rowing $80 and signing for $100 Hongkong is all wrong?-We each got $22 & Shang- and something.

Jai Bank-

BILLIARDS.

Y.M.C.A. TOURNAMENT.

COMMERCIAL.

HONGKONG SHARES.

AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.

a

found the stumps. Hoso followed afterwards, having contributed useful 14, receiving his quietus from a good length ball from Payne.

At 60 the fifth wicket foll, Ma kin being caught by Taverner off Payne for four runs. The two Hancocks then monopolized the game and getting set carried the score from 6 to 100 in a very short time, both playing a good game.

Yesterday afternoon while H.E. the Viceroy and Admiral Li Chun were trying the insurgent who had surrendered himself to the police

Six ruus after the century at the Military Training Depart ment, a serious accident occurred. Hancock put up a catch to the The bombs, which had been dis- bowler, Taverner, and had to covered, were placed in the court retire with 32 to his credit. H. yard, and Mr. Ng, an official Hancock was not long in follow- attached to the Military Training ing, for, at 120, he fell to a ball Department, accidentally kicked from Dempsey, being responsible ops of these, which immediately ex- for 30. Without any addition ploded. Ngfell on the ground, and to the score Saunders was dis had his left leg blown off and his missed by Taverner for a single Mesers E. S. Kadoorie & Co. right footcut into two. He wasren-run. late:The improvement in busidered unconscious, and five sold. The innings was brought to a ness reported last week has not iers, standing there at the time, close by the fall of Sutherland's been maintained, the market being were more or less wounded. All the wicket for no score, Phelips not in an utterly stagnant condition, officials who were seated on the batting, accentuated no doubt by the dis-bench at the time were greatly The following wore the scores: location of trade occasioned by alarmed and ran to the aid of the · · MH.-JJANCOOK'S TEAM....... the abortive revolution in Canton. unfortunate official. After a long Lt. Col. Hamilton c. Pearce, to-day 58. 2d, and aliares general-and he was then removed, to the Capt. Claphan b. Donnelly..

Rubber. The price of Para is time Ng regained consciousness, b. Taverner J.ly have weakened, in sympathy, French and Chinese hospital for A. A. Claxton c. sub, b.

the latest quotations from London treatment. The doctors declared Taverner ... being on a lower level. Bings that his wounds though serious G. T. Hose b Payne pore market continues inactive in were not fatal. It would take at H. R. Makin o Taverner b rubber, although a large business least a fortnight for him to re-Payno................. *** has been transacted in tin shares, cover. By replacing the lost R. Hancock. c. & b. Taverner notably Tronohs, which have limb by a wooden log be H. Hancock b. Dempsey 30 rapidly advanced.

might be able to walk. E. J. Saunders b. Tavorner 1 Before the accident, the unfor A, Towe not ont

The following are results of gamos played, at the YM.O.A. in connection with their tournament. "A" Class, W. L M. Grant (scratch) beat M. W. Bishop (-120), 250-142.

B. Class: W.

Anderson

Why not spook tho truth ing Cor- straightaway and say you borrow-poration, :13,402,750 9,000,000 (Beratch) boat S. Hore (175) od $80 and signed $100?—I got | National

|250-180.

W. Smart, (100) boat W. Troakos (†40); 260-154.

820. He gave us 890."

Oh, now it is $90!

At this point, defendant seemed bowildered and confused and lot off a string of incoherent statements, How long have you boon in your present employ ?-Two years."

On what salary did you start? $20.

Bank of Ohina, Limited,.. 24,816

Nil.

Total,19,141,004 13,000,000

Two men were charged this morning will street gambling in Connaught Road West. After hearing the ovidenco the Magia

The Bow Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between Great Britain and Japan, signed at Lon- don on the 3rd of April, may be een at the Colonial Secretary's Office.

The

When you signed the promis Bory noto, did plaintif ask you

The South African Sonique powerin what your salary was? No, trulo imposed a fine of $20 on committee advocates laws to Haltma

the first defendant, but discharged enable settlers to acquire farms Gener

You signed first and then Ro-

Fred

Mr. Wood, asked regarding the wreck of the Asia, said he could not add to the already excellent account given on May 1st by the "Telegraph.""

For a long number of years he has conducted a trade paper in America, and commenting on

newspapers in Hongkong said the

Tolegraph" was a fine sample of Colonial newspaper work. Ho had not expected to find, he said, papers of such quality in this far eastern English colony,

For the next day or so, Mr. Wood will take up residence just outside the British boundary, where he is visiting friends.

CHINA'S NEW OPEN PORT.

HEUNGCHOW AND ITS

PROSPECTS.

TTORIPA" CORRESPONDENT

Canton, May 6 On the 1st of May, the celebra tions in honour of Houngchow being declared a free port were

A successfully carried out on a grand

ited Commander 4 It Sutherland.c. Donnelly

Laverner

2

scale. A number of foreign and

Chinese visitors went over to witness the ceremonies. The die- 28 very prominent, and crackers play of the Chinese *ensign was

wore freely let off. The Customs 2 stationed in the place put up a 14 board informing the public that Heungohow had been declared a 4free port, and salutes were then.

32

fired.

on the north side

A European has let five shops

paratory for

boots and $100